Canada

Canada’s Dead Sea – Lake Manitou – I float about in slow motion like an astronaut in outer space. It is impossible to sink! My mood is as buoyant as the mineral laden water my husband Rick and I partake in at Manitou Springs Resort & Mineral Spa, piped into this sizable pool from Little…

Sparkling Hill Resort A Spa’s “Minus” that’s a “Plus” What was I thinking? -110 Celsius …and me, chilled even when others are sweating? But Cryotherapy Cold Sauna treatment is said to spike up the body’s immune system – can’t argue with that benefit, plus being that this is the first such sauna in North America,…

Published in Impowerage – 2009 BC Senior Games Athletes break records and boost hearts – B.C. Senior Games by Irene Butler – Athletes and dignitaries were piped into the Olympic Oval by the Legion Colour Guard and Bagpipers. At this gala ceremony to open the September 16th to 19th 2009, Richmond BC Seniors Games well-wishers…

Gateway 2 Ranch By Irene Butler – Prima’s powerful flanks move in an easy rhythm as she nears me, her rich brown coat glistens in the sunlight. I see my reflection in her gentle eye as she puts her nose close to my face and whinnies a greeting. Paschar then nuzzled in, followed by Micah.…